AWS Phase Acronyms

Question 1

Fundamentals of Recon (GORRDDE)

Answer 1

Gain and Maintain Enemy Contact
Orient on the Objective
Report all info quickly and accurately
Retain freedom of maneuver
Develop the situation
Don’t keep Recon in reserve
Ensure Continuous Reconnaissance

Question 2

Fundamentals of Security (MOPPP)

Answer 2

Maintain enemy contact
Orient on the protected force, area, facility
Provide reaction time and maneuver space
Provide accurate and timely information
Perform continuous reconnaissance

Question 3

ABF/BP selection (NORMA)

Answer 3

Nature of target
Obstacles
Range to TGT
Multiple Firing Positions
Area to maneuver

Question 4

Firing position selection (BRASSCRAFO)

Answer 4

Background
Range
Altitude to target
Sun or full moon
Shadow
Concealment
Rotor wash
Area to maneuver
Fields of fire
Obstacle clearance

Question 5

Airspeed over altitude brief

Answer 5

Before takeoff checks (check EUFD for fuel)
Brief performance
Brief ETL point
Brief Abort Point
Make RT call

Question 6

Constant Angle Brief

Answer 6

Before takeoff checks (check EUFD for fuel)
Brief performance
RT call
Announce flight path

Question 7

Altitude over Airspeed brief

Answer 7

Before takeoff checks (check EUFD for fuel)
At least Marginal OGE power
Forced landing plan

Question 8

VMC Confined Area Brief (B-SSBATTW)

Answer 8

Before Landing Checks (check EUFD for fuel)
Size
Suitability
Barriers
Approach
Termination point
Takeoff Direction
Winds

Question 9

Terrain Flight Approach Brief (B-TSLOW)

Answer 9

Before Landing Checks (check EUFD for fuel)
Tactical Situation
Long Axis
Obstacles
Winds

Question 10

BDA Report

Answer 10

Observer call sign
Target Location
Strike Start/Stop time
Percentage of Projectile contact
Itemized Destruction
Remarks